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Mushroom-man David Sanders joins Jeff & Hershy tonight to give us some insight into stalking the elusive morel and other tasty fungi in Nebraska. Season will soon be upon us and is a tasty excuse for getting outdoors. There is sure to be a recipe or two shared as well. Nebraska Outdoors radio can be heard every Thursday evening starting at 6 p.m. (CDT) online at www.KFORnow.com or in eastern Nebraska on 103.3 FM or 1240 AM.

Spring turkey hunting is all about communication. You make the sounds of a sexy hen and the interested toms gobble back. Quite simply you are talking to that bird. Now what you are saying and when you say it is the source of much discussion at turkey camp. But what you use to make the talk of the turkey can be an important part of the hunt, too. Walk into the turkey call department of any sporting goods store and …

EEEEK! TICK! The ticks are out! In Nebraska, ticks become active early in the spring and are one of the first biting pests we experience as the weather warms. Ticks are part of Nebraska’s environment, and they shouldn’t stop any of us from pursuing our favorite outdoor activities this time of year — wild turkey hunting, morel mushroom picking, bird watching, tent camping, hiking, fishing, etc. We just need to take the necessary precautions to dissuade these little buggers from crawling on us, embedding …

Even the most hard core of us ice-anglers are now resigned to the fact that it is going to be a few months until we are on the ice again. Yes, I go through a period of depression every year when the ice melts. In short order, I pick up the open-water rods and reels and “get back on the horse”, but I still am counting the days until we again have ice! So, I know many of you reading …

If you have caught more than one fish in your life, you have probably hooked and lost one, probably hooked and lost a big one. We have all been there. It hurts, I know. I found another blog that had a great post about losing a fish, The 7 Extremely Sad Stages of Losing a Fish. Follow the link, read it, it will not take you long and it will make you smile. If you lose a fish, do not …

LINCOLN – A free workshop discussing lake and pond management, scheduled for March 23 in Norfolk, has been postponed due to the weather. It has been rescheduled for April 26. The workshop, to begin at 6 p.m. at the Lifelong Learning Center, 601 E. Benjamin Ave., is a joint effort of the Nebraska Extension, Nebraska Department of Environmental Quality and Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Workshops also are scheduled for April 18 at the Agricultural Research and Development Center, 1071 …

Spring is upon us, no doubt about that. We will have some schizophrenic “ups” and “downs” in temperatures yet, we do every spring, but there is no doubt that it is here. This is the time of year that many anglers get “spring fever” and hurry to get on the water. On a warm afternoon, who can resist? You will hear a lot of talk among anglers about spawning activities of a variety of fish this time of year. Some …

How to make a home made bowfishing kit: Step 1: Find an old bow you wouldn’t mind using as your ‘fishing bow’. Step 2: Either buy a bowfishing arrow or make your own bowfishing arrow. Step 2.1: To make your own bow fishing arrow, I would recommend selecting an aluminum arrow to avoid carbon splinters as the slide lock slides up and down the shaft of the arrow. Step 2.2: Make a slide lock with a washer that fits comfortably …

I have not posted any videos from “KVD” and the Mystery Tackle Box recently. This is a good one! I love watching fishing shows on TV, video and the internet as much as the next guy, but take Karl’s advice, you cannot catch anything sitting at home on the couch! GO FISH! And, if you want to take him up on the Mystery Tackle Box offer, that is a great way to try some new baits and presentations and expand …

If I had to pick the perfect critter for introducing kids to the incredible pastime of hunting, it would be the wild turkey. They are interesting, challenging and so many of the activities associated with hunting turkeys fit right into a kid’s idea of a good time, like painting your face, hanging out in a fort (blind), saying silly words and making funny noises. I think it’s safe to say, turkeys are just plain fun! Kids love to repeat words …